Job Title: Personal Support Worker (Home Support)
Employer: Sheila May A Trinidad
Location: Vancouver, BC
Wage: $23.00 per hour
Terms of Employment: Term or contract, full-time
Shift/Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Morning
Job Category: Work for Foreigners in Canada with Free Visa Sponsorship — Personal Support Worker
Job Overview
Sheila May A Trinidad is seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Support Worker to provide comprehensive care and support in a home setting in Vancouver, BC. This role focuses on promoting clients’ independence and well-being through personalized assistance and care. Ideal candidates are those who have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to enhancing clients’ quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Administer medications as directed
- Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene needs
- Facilitate regular exercise activities, such as walking
- Change non-sterile dressings
- Collect specimens as required
- Assist with feeding and meal preparation
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Plan and prepare therapeutic diets and menus
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Cook and serve nutritious meals
Requirements
- Languages: English
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Work Site Environment
- Non-smoking
Work Setting
- Work in employer’s/client’s home
Experience and Specialization
- Target Audience: Persons with a disability
Additional Information
- Security and Safety: Criminal record check
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
- Fast-paced, physically demanding environment
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling
- Weight handling up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal Suitability
- Punctual and client-focused
- Dependable and organized
- Efficient in interpersonal communication
- Flexible, with sound judgement and reliability
- Honest, patient, and a team player
Benefits
- Other Benefits: Free parking available
Work Environment for a Personal Support Worker in Canada
- In-home care, providing one-on-one support tailored to each client’s needs
- Flexible hours, including weekend and night shifts
- Physically active environment, assisting clients in personal care and daily routines
Skills and Knowledge Needed as a Personal Support Worker
- Knowledge of personal care assistance techniques
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to clients’ changing needs
- Familiarity with basic first aid and emergency response
Education and Certification Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Some employers may prefer additional training or certification in personal support work or healthcare
Who Can Apply?
Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents of Canada, and candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Apply online through the Company’s Website.
